Recent posts by Megan Hart | mhart2@mlive.com - MLive.comtag:profile.mlive.com,2015:meganhartMC/85382452015-08-02T17:26:10ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceWater Runs Through Us: Muskegon is(n't) a beach town and what that meanstag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93696682012-11-29T11:56:40Z2012-11-29T11:56:40ZMuskegon County has 26 miles of beaches, but that doesn't necessarily mean Muskegon is a 'beach town.'meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Muskegon County has 26 miles of beaches, but that doesn't necessarily mean Muskegon is a 'beach town.'
Question of the Day: Is Muskegon a 'beach town'? Do we want to be?tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93222172012-11-28T13:15:43Z2012-11-28T13:15:43ZAlmost any debate about the future of Muskegon's water front eventually brings up the question of beaches and tourism.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Almost any debate about the future of Muskegon's water front eventually brings up the question of beaches and tourism.
Muskegon federal benefit recipients need to switch to electronic benefits by March 1tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93953642012-11-11T17:17:30Z2012-11-11T17:17:30ZPeople receiving federal benefits will need to switch to electronic benefits by March 1, when the Department of Treasury stops sending paper checks.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
People receiving federal benefits will need to switch to electronic benefits by March 1, when the Department of Treasury stops sending paper checks.
Interfaith Thanksgiving service in Muskegon scheduled for Nov. 20tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/muskegon/index.ssf//4628.93945062012-11-11T15:27:43Z2012-11-11T15:27:43ZNo matter what you call a higher power, you likely have a way to thank the heavens for your family, home and harvest.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
No matter what you call a higher power, you likely have a way to thank the heavens for your family, home and harvest.
Shelby family puts on diabetes expo to remember brother and sontag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93950222012-11-11T13:44:37Z2012-11-11T13:44:37ZSteve Boutell loved learning, and his family wants to honor that passion while helping others living with diabetes.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Steve Boutell loved learning, and his family wants to honor that passion while helping others living with diabetes.
Muskegon Township veteran builds a fountain in his front yard to remember those lost in Vietnamtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93639702012-11-11T13:22:09Z2012-11-11T13:22:09ZThe 'wishing well' in Al Thompson's front yard is far more somber than the neighborhood kids who toss pennies in it can understand.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
The 'wishing well' in Al Thompson's front yard is far more somber than the neighborhood kids who toss pennies in it can understand.
Women were soldiers too: Muskegon County female veterans share their experiencestag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93938182012-11-11T11:31:17Z2012-11-11T11:31:17ZIt bothers Paula Butler when Veterans Day comes around each year, and the speeches remain silent about the women who served their country.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
It bothers Paula Butler when Veterans Day comes around each year, and the speeches remain silent about the women who served their country.
Muskegon Correctional Facility to pilot faith-based program to reduce recidivismtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93922042012-11-10T13:45:32Z2012-11-10T13:45:32ZMuskegon State Prison will open a faith-based dormitory to try to keep inmates from returning to prison, the first of its kind in Michigan.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Muskegon State Prison will open a faith-based dormitory to try to keep inmates from returning to prison, the first of its kind in Michigan.
Veterans bringing war home: Two West Michigan soldiers discuss experiences with post-traumatic stress disordertag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93941462012-11-10T12:10:14Z2012-11-10T12:10:14ZWhen you come home, sometimes war follows you.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
When you come home, sometimes war follows you.
Community enCompass seeks donations for reduced-price Christmas store for low-income familiestag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/muskegon/index.ssf//4628.93947072012-11-09T16:09:54Z2012-11-09T16:09:54ZChildren love getting free toys at Christmas, but when a charity drops them off it can make their parents feel inadequate, Community enCompass Executive Director Sarah Rinsema-Sybenga said.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Children love getting free toys at Christmas, but when a charity drops them off it can make their parents feel inadequate, Community enCompass Executive Director Sarah Rinsema-Sybenga said.
Bigger isn't always better: West Michigan governments find combining bus systems doesn't make sensetag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93954802012-11-09T00:30:49Z2012-11-09T00:30:49ZOttawa County had looked at whether it made sense to combine the Harbor Transit system in the Grand Haven area with Holland’s Macatawa Area Express, and possibly with the Muskegon Area Transit System and Grand Rapids’ The Rapid system.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Ottawa County had looked at whether it made sense to combine the Harbor Transit system in the Grand Haven area with Holland’s Macatawa Area Express, and possibly with the Muskegon Area Transit System and Grand Rapids’ The Rapid system.
Church Bulletin: Christian meditation, adoption session, multicultural bread and hockeytag:www.mlive.com,2012:/living/muskegon/index.ssf//4628.93642922012-11-08T16:49:51Z2012-11-08T16:49:51ZMeditation is usually associated with Buddhists and Hindus, but it also has a history in Christianity.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Meditation is usually associated with Buddhists and Hindus, but it also has a history in Christianity.
Election 2012 results: Some Whitehall businesses hope to benefit from allowing snowmobilestag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93862342012-11-08T00:10:01Z2012-11-08T00:10:01ZVoters approved a ballot proposal promoted by the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to allow snowmobiling within Whitehall city limits between the hours of 7 a.m. and midnight.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Voters approved a ballot proposal promoted by the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to allow snowmobiling within Whitehall city limits between the hours of 7 a.m. and midnight.
Election 2012 results: Muskegon Community College millage rejected by less than 1 percent of voterstag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93840982012-11-07T20:33:46Z2012-11-07T20:33:46ZVoters turned down MCC's request for a millage to fund an addition to the college's science wing, a new arts building and the remodeling of the gymnasium and health building.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Voters turned down MCC's request for a millage to fund an addition to the college's science wing, a new arts building and the remodeling of the gymnasium and health building.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas? Muskegon, north Ottawa nonprofits start ringing in holidays Saturdaytag:www.mlive.com,2012:/entertainment/muskegon/index.ssf//4627.93846982012-11-07T19:37:19Z2012-11-07T19:37:19ZThough Christmas is more than a month away, some events to ring in the holidays are starting this weekend.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Though Christmas is more than a month away, some events to ring in the holidays are starting this weekend.
Election 2012 results: High turnout leads to delays in reporting resultstag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93818112012-11-07T07:14:39Z2012-11-07T07:14:39ZFull turnout numbers aren't yet available, but city and township clerks interviewed when they dropped off their results at the Muskegon County Clerk's office indicated they were seeing higher turnouts than usual.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Full turnout numbers aren't yet available, but city and township clerks interviewed when they dropped off their results at the Muskegon County Clerk's office indicated they were seeing higher turnouts than usual.
Election 2012 results: Tony Moulatsiotis projected to win re-election as Muskegon County Treasurertag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93816202012-11-07T06:55:17Z2012-11-07T06:55:17ZMoulatsiotis, a Democrat, had 25,681 votes with 40 out of 67 precincts reporting. Republican challenger Eric Rothoff had 14,507 votes.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Moulatsiotis, a Democrat, had 25,681 votes with 40 out of 67 precincts reporting. Republican challenger Eric Rothoff had 14,507 votes.
Election 2012 results: David Fisher projected to win second term as drain commissionertag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93814722012-11-07T06:40:51Z2012-11-07T06:40:51ZFisher, a Democrat, had 25,252 votes to challenger Joe Ferrier's 9,629, with 40 out of 67 precincts reporting.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Fisher, a Democrat, had 25,252 votes to challenger Joe Ferrier's 9,629, with 40 out of 67 precincts reporting.
Election 2012 results: Laketon Township voters renew public safety millagetag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93806892012-11-07T05:11:49Z2012-11-07T05:11:49ZThe millage passed with 2,507 votes for and 1,508 against, according to the unofficial results posted on the Muskegon County Clerk’s website.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
The millage passed with 2,507 votes for and 1,508 against, according to the unofficial results posted on the Muskegon County Clerk’s website.
Election 2012 results: Whitehall voters approve snowmobiling within city limits on the fourth trytag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.93805012012-11-07T04:49:35Z2012-11-07T04:49:35ZVoters approved a ballot proposal promoted by the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to allow snowmobiling within Whitehall city limits between the hours of 7 a.m. and midnight.meganhartMChttp://connect.mlive.com/user/meganhartMC/index.html
Voters approved a ballot proposal promoted by the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to allow snowmobiling within Whitehall city limits between the hours of 7 a.m. and midnight.